Thessaloniki Hoteliers in Tight Spot After Lockdown

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Thessaloniki hoteliers are between a rock and a hard place after the city went into lockdown as part of Covid-19 management efforts forcing the few remaining tourists to depart. The northern port city’s tourist professionals are so disheartened by the outlook that they are considering suspending operations of their hotels, according to the Athens News […]

Greece Ponders Changes to Golden Visa Scheme

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Photo: GTP In an effort to safeguard the property market and curb overpricing and shady activity, the Greek government is examining a series of changes to its golden visa program. According to local media reports, changes – to go into effect after the coronavirus pandemic subsides – include setting limits to property values and introducing […]

UK Covid-19 Lockdown Bans All Non-essential Travel

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Britain is set to enter a full lockdown including a ban on all non-essential travel on Thursday, after a spike in coronavirus cases which are overwhelming the country’s health system (NHS). UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there was “no alternative” as the country faces a “medical and moral disaster” if stringent measures are not […]

Greek Cities Thessaloniki, Serres Go Into Lockdown on Tuesday

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Photo source: @Municipality of Thessaloniki Greek authorities announced on Monday that the northern Greece regional units of Thessaloniki and Serres, would be entering a full, two-week local lockdown starting on Tuesday at 6am after a new spike in Covid-19 cases in both areas. Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas announced the measures on Monday during a media […]

Greek Professionals Welcome Aid for Covid-19 Tour Bus Losses

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Greek tourism enterprises operating buses welcomed on Friday the approval of 20 million euros in aid to cover Covid-19-related losses in July and August. The General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) said the joint ministerial decision on the initiative of Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and announced by Alternate Finance Minister Theodore

EU Leaders Step Up Fight Against Covid-19 with More Testing and Tracing

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European Council video conference on Covid-19. European Commision President Ursula von der Leyen and Europen Council President Charles Michel. Copyright: European Union Keeping borders open, monitoring UCI capacity and enabling transfer of coronavirus-infected patients, increasing rapid testing and tracing, and moving ahead with effective vaccination strategies once the

New Covid-19 Plan for Greece After Thessaloniki, Rodopi, Larissa Go ‘Red’

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Photo Source: @EODY Emphasizing that all efforts are being made to avoid a nationwide lockdown, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday, that he would be announcing a new round of month-long measures aimed at curbing the aggressive resurgence of Covid-19. Mitsotakis announced the news during an inter-ministerial meeting on Thursday, after the National

EU Announces More Measures Against Covid-19 Resurgence

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In an attempt to address an aggressive resurgence of the coronavirus across Europe, the Commission urged member states on Wednesday to follow a single approach to Covid-19 testing, require the same passenger locator form (PLF) at all entry points and increase the use of contact-tracing and warning apps. The announcement was made on the same day […]

Heathrow Airport Introduces Pre-flight Covid-19 Testing

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Photo Source: Heathrow Airport London’s Heathrow Airport is the first to carry out rapid one-hour Covid-19 tests before passengers board for travel, authorities announced this week. Passengers through Heathrow terminals 2 and 5 will be able to be screened for Covid-19 with pre-booked tests costing 80 pounds ahead of check-in. Results are made available in […]

Greece on High Alert After Covid-19 Cases Soar

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Photo Source: @EODY Greek authorities are urging the use of mask at all times and strict adherence to hygiene rules after the country announced a record 667 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24-hour period. Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias appealed on Tuesday to residents in Thessaloniki, Ioannina and Kastoria, to follow measures and […]